Yet the legacy of that '80s boom still looms large. The decade produced enduring stars and timeless records, but it also ...

With Record Store Day happening on April 12, 2025, it only seems fitting to talk about a new book coming out next month all based on the music of the 1980’s. Boy, that was a time, wasn’t it? Big hair, ...

In the 1980s, Abdul went from cheering for the Los Angeles Lakers to becoming a highly sought-after choreographer during the ...

The 1980s pulsed with an electric energy that transformed not just music, but the entire cultural landscape of America. This was the decade when MTV revolutionized how we consumed music, when ...

When MTV debuted in 1981, it ushered in a golden era of music videos. The network’s launch was groundbreaking for artists everywhere. Suddenly, music was no longer a purely audible medium. Visuals ...

The era of 1980s pop music might just be the most mutually despised genre of all time. People who agree with this notion seemingly believe the genre to be overdone, shallow, overly corny, cliché, and ...

‘80s Music Icon Shares a ‘Highlight of My Life' originally appeared on Parade. Susanna Hoffs has likely experienced several amazing moments since breaking out of the Los Angeles club scene in the ‘80s ...

We can’t talk about ’80s MTV without mentioning Michael Jackson‘s “Thriller.” It’s perhaps an obvious choice, but it wouldn’t feel right to leave it out. “Thriller” epitomized the music video ...

With Stranger Things ending on Dec. 31 we look back on the show's lasting impact in the world of music and how it introduced classic songs of the '80s to a new generation.

A new report is once again reminding central Iowans that the 80/35 Music Festival is unlikely to return. The Des Moines Music Coalition created and hosted the festival since 2008, but the nonprofit ...

AND SHORTS. WELL, RIGHT NOW WE ARE WAITING FOR A HEAT WAVE THAT IS ON THE WAY. JODI CREWS ARE ALREADY GETTING READY FOR THE ANNUAL 8035 MUSIC FESTIVAL. IT’S IN A NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR AT WATER WORKS ...